Product Description

With an already established reputation for user-friendliness, the Seventh Edition of "Clinical Anatomy" for Medical Students increases embryology coverage for programs that incorporate the subject into anatomy, or where a separate embryology text isn't necessary. Known for its clear and consistent organization and concise writing, this text focuses on presenting anatomical information that is clinically relevant. The book's unified structure includes the following components in each chapter: Outline, Objectives, Basic Anatomy, Radiographic Anatomy, Surface Anatomy, Clinical Notes, Clinical Problem-Solving, and National Board-Type Questions.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #315470 in Books
• Published on: 2003-07-01
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 1012 pages

Customer Reviews

One of the best clinical anatomy books around
This clinical anatomy textbook is one of the few that comes in useful all of the time. There are some excellent diagrams which enable both physician and student to study anatomy without gettin too deep into theory. An excellent buy. As a medical student who has bought some AWFUL anatomy books in my time, this is one that I can recommend without any shade of doubt...

A comprehensive and yet easily-accessible anatomical text.
The sixth edition of "Snell's Clinical Anatomy for Medical Students" continues to provide readers with a thorough but appropriate degree of anatomical detail to be able to confidently conduct clinical practice. The current edition succeeds in virtually eliminating all extraneous details encountered with its predecessors, and now provides a much more streamlined, user-friendly format. Much emphasis has been placed on the inclusion of descriptive figures and tables where possible in order to minimize text as well as also being an advantage for study and review (especially the useful appendix section which nicely summarises the musculoskeletal system). Illustrations have received considerable improvement in the form of extensive use of colour and bold typing to facilitate easier interpretation. However, it is worth highlighting that the diagrams seem to provide an idealized view of human anatomy, rather than representing real dissections. As such, "Grant's Atlas of Anatomy" is perhaps a better companion in the dissecting room. Current diagnostic techniques such as CT scans, MRIs, sonograms and echocardiograms as well as labelled photographs of cross-sectional anatomy permeate the text, and reflect the expansion of technology in recent years. It is also pleasing to encounter more paediatric anatomy and embryology relevant to congenital defects which are subject areas often overlooked in anatomy books. Some of the more unique and agreeable features of Snell's

Clinical Anatomy are the clinical notes and problem-solving sections at the end of each chapter which set Snell's text apart from other less clinically orientated anatomical books. Moreover, the presence of American National Board type questions also provide an effective means of self-testing. Overall, "Snell's Clinical Anatomy for Medical Students" is one of the most respected of all anatomy books, combining excellent descriptive detail with a ready accessibility that is often only found in essential revision texts.

Solid and Highly Recommended
Lets keep it simple. Snell has managed to give us what we need in a working reference title for this enormous subject. It is easy to read and provides a degree of clarity that is missing in most lengthy, drawn out, confusing, plaster-board anatomy texts. The diagrams do need complementation as they lack detail but this is not essential. (A good colouring book perhaps). All in all it is a great package and should be primary material for your desk (doctors, students, physios, etc).